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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 436.05 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 436.05 and 146.44 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 436.05 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/436.05 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 436.05 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 63,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,855.16/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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